You could also possibly partner with a relative who knows / trusts you to make up for any shortcomings you may have.After that, presuming you have good credit, you can go to a mortgage broker and they will evaluate your credit and financial "worthiness" against their requirements for their lenders to lend to you.  

@Joey SabatiniThe Bay Area offers various financial options, including purchasing an Attached Dwelling Unit (ADU) for rental income and long-term appreciation, investing in rental properties elsewhere for flexibility and stronger returns, and investing in short-term rentals for higher returns but more management and regulation risk.

Wondering what everyone uses to keep track of financials/documentation and in general just stays organized with all of their investing. 

Also have your financials ready.I know a wonderful agent who is STR savvy in that area, DM me and I will set you up with her.Good luck!

Hello All, I am a someone in his thirties who doesn't come from much and was taught very little growing up in the form of financial literacy.

You'll also want to prepare a personal financial statement for each of the guarantors/owners of the entity, the entity documentation, 2-3 months worth of bank and brokerage statements for each guarantor and the entity itself, any plans, specs, etc for the property, information on your GC, and a detailed Scope of Work from your contractor along with the draw schedules they expect.

I'm older and need to build up my financial security knowing that I have a lot of future medical bills that are coming my way(multiple sclerosis).I look forward to chatting with you.

Direct Mail Campaigns: Think about sending postcards or letters to homeowners in specific neighborhoods, especially those who might be facing financial challenges or have inherited properties.

@Shrikant Kakani anything that cashflows right now, will come with risk.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I'm looking to break into the real estate market in an attempt to achieve financial freedom, like everyone else.